In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about an advance warning device able to detect epileptic seizures via smartphone, an initiative to assist mothers reentering society after being imprisoned and a repair service in South Korea founded by women to battle crime against women.
Early warning device to combat epileptic seizures developed in Israel
A new advance warning device developed by researchers from Ben Gurion University may significantly improve the lives of people experiencing epileptic seizures.
A woman-led initiative is helping new mothers adapt to post-prison life
Nina Porter gave birth while chained to her bed in Indiana Women’s Prison. She later founded the initiative Mothers on the Rise to help new mothers cope with day-to-day life on the outside.
French startup plans world’s largest insect farm to combat climate change
The French startup Ÿnsect farms mealworms in order to provide animal nutrition and fertilisers, and now plan to significantly enlarge their capacities.
A new all-women repair service tackles violent crime in South Korea
With many women uncomfortable with the idea of allowing male strangers into their homes, Ahn-Hyung seon aims to change the nature of repair services in South Korea.
Source:
BBC News
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